Alnwick Essentials
Explore the historic market town of Alnwick, dominated by its 11th-century castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland and a filming location for the Harry Potter films. Adjacent lie the Alnwick Gardens, featuring the Grand Cascade and the specialized Poison Garden. In the town center, Barter Books occupies a former Victorian railway station, housing one of the UK’s largest collections of second-hand books. Local heritage is preserved at the Bailiffgate Museum, while the 83-foot Tenantry Column stands as a landmark to the town's ducal history.
A Alnwick Castle
Home of the Duke of Northumberland and the famous Hogwarts castle used in the Harry Potter movies. Do not miss the nearby gardens.
B Alnwick Garden
Alnwick Garden is a complex of formal gardens adjacent to Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
C Barter Books
Barter Books is a second-hand bookshop in the historic English market town of Alnwick, Northumberland, owned and run by Stuart and Mary…
Poison Garden
A gated area within the Alnwick Garden containing over 100 species of toxic, intoxicating, and narcotic plants. Entry is permitted only via guided tours which explain the history and dangers of plants like hemlock and strychnine.
The Treehouse
One of the world's largest wooden structures, this venue houses a restaurant built around living trees. The interior features log fires, handcrafted furniture, and interconnected wooden walkways.
F Bailiffgate Museum
The Bailiffgate Museum is a small independent museum in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, dedicated to the history of Alnwick and North…
G Tenantry Column
The Tenantry Column is a monument to the south of Alnwick town centre, in Northumberland, England.
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